P.R. Politics

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  Outgoing fiscal board member González: ‘Promesa was never meant to be a punishment for Puerto Rico’

  Cites ‘changing economic circumstances’ in decision to leave panel by month's end

  • Posted August 4, 2020
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  Ortiz hands in resignation as Prepa head amid controversy over power outages, contracts

  Gov. Vázquez acknowledges pressing governing board to act on her 'concern' about utility chief’s...

  • Posted August 3, 2020
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  Puerto Rico fiscal oversight board to hold public meeting Tuesday on gov’t financial statements, economic development

  Watch the meeting, at 2 p.m., on outstanding audits, review of BDO Puerto Rico...

  • Posted August 3, 2020
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  Governor expresses ‘dissatisfaction’ with Prepa chief’s handling of outages

  Utility director says Tropical Storm Isaias to blame; acknowledges tree pruning not completed...

  • Posted July 31, 2020
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  New lockdown being considered by Vázquez administration officials to curb Covid-19 spike

  National Guard chief acknowledges concern over tourists’ noncompliance with virus restrictions

  • Posted July 28, 2020
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  Oversight board withdraws lawsuit to review Covid-19 contracts

  Says Puerto Rico gov’t provided ‘sufficient’ documents regarding emergency purchase of tests, medical supplies...

  • Posted July 27, 2020
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  U.S. lawmakers inquire about controversial LUMA, New Fortress contracts with Prepa

  House committee hearing discussion focuses on troubled utility’s transformation efforts

  • Posted July 24, 2020
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  Governor reinstates restrictions on social, recreational activities as Covid-19 cases soar

  New executive order, valid until July 31, implements evening dry law; closes bars, entertainment...

  • Posted July 17, 2020
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  Puerto Rico gov issues executive order requiring test result or quarantine for airport passengers

  Travelers must arrive with less than 72-hour-old molecular test result to avoid mandatory quarantine

  • Posted June 30, 2020
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  FOMB: Incentivised-retirement bill is inconsistent with fiscal plan

  Executive director notifies governor, legislative presidents

  • Posted June 23, 2020